Real Estate
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Homeowners find ways to make 'extra' room into favorite retreatOct 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Can you live without a formal living room? Many homebuyers are choosing to do so. With the trend toward more casual lifestyles, many homebuyers have crossed the living r...
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IRS form is now a critical aspect of gaining a mortgageOct 08, 2009 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - You might assume it's just another boring-looking piece of the paper blitz you're hit with when you apply for a home loan. But given IRS Form 4506-T's new p...
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Realty group open house SundayOct 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Meritage Realty Group is celebrating its arrival on Dunton Street in downtown Arlington Heights with an open house Sunday, Oct. 11. The event from 3-6 p.m. at 7 S. Dunto...
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Court denies reorganization: Kirk Homes ordered to liquidateOct 05, 2009 11:00 pm - Kirk Homes CEO John Carroll's fight to keep the beleaguered builder's doors open ended Tuesday when a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge ordered it to liquidate. The Streamwood...
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Comparison formula helps determine right mortgage for youOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - As indicated last week, the annual percentage rate, or APR, the law requires mortgage lenders to disclose alongside the interest rate is not a useful measure of cost to ...
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Advantage of FHA loan is lower down payment requiredOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. Who can qualify for FHA home loans? What exactly is necessary, moneywise, closing costs, credit? How do I contact them? Do I consult a Realtor to do this? A. Ther...
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When finishing a basement, properly prepare exterior wallsOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. Our house is about 60 years old with a cinder block foundation. We are beginning the process of finishing our basement and need to address some water issues. Our base...
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If clearly visible, a home inspector should not overlook mold, moistureOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. Before buying my home, I hired a home inspector. He found a few minor defects, but the report was basically clean. Then, after moving in, I found a large growth of bl...
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Concrete work requires speed, helpersOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I got some quotes on some minor concrete landscaping and fix-it jobs around my house. They are pretty high. They do not look too difficult to do. How do I get started...
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Wide open spaces appeal to buyers seeking serenityOct 01, 2009 11:00 pm - A Sunday drive in the country was once a popular pastime. People enjoyed the simple pleasures of pastoral scenes and scents. While this may be a thing of the past for mo...